Do the Giants really need to acquire a power bat?

Well, yes they do, if they are serious about a playoff run. But here is one argument that they should be patient in searching for one and not give up the store, particularly if they can maintain one aspect of their offensive game that they have accentuated over the last three weeks.

The Giants still rank second-to-last in the league in runs, with 248. Interestingly, though, with runners in scoring position they rank 10th in average (.251) and eighth in runs (214). In two-out RISP situations they rank even better, third in average (.263) and fifth in runs (98).

Essentially, the Giants do not mount many scoring rallies, but as we’ve seen, they seem to be good for one or two good ones a game, and with this pitching staff, that often is enough.

The potential problem, though, is the pitching can slump and there is no guarantee the offense will continue to hit in the clutch. In the end, you, I and the front office know that the Giants need a guy who at least can threaten to hit a three-run jack when the team is down three in the later innings.